Euro 2024, Dzemaili unveils Switzerland’s extra weapon

The words of Blerim Dzemaili

Blerim Dzemaili, an old acquaintance of Serie A, spoke to the microphones of Corriere della Sera ahead of the challenge between Switzerland and Italy, a match valid for the round of 16, scheduled for Saturday in Berlin at 6 pm. "In Switzerland there’è a defensive block that works well together, nobody backs down – he began – Then he has higher quality than in the qualifiers, because Embolo was missing: he keeps the ball, makes his teammates play, sacrifices a lot".

"È a team that you don’t really know how to deal with, it doesn’t give you points of reference, it knows how to defend and restart, but also how to keep the ball with Freuler and Xhaka who è the absolute leader – added the former Swiss midfielder – But the key man è  Ndoye: he is doing things that nobody expected, he also scored and this gives him even more confidence".

Few doubts about the favorite forò, which according to Dzemaili remains Italy: "There’è no doubt, but he has to play like in the last 30’ with Croatia, with quality men; and Scamacca turning the team around. The round was not easy and Zaccagni’s goal may have unlocked the Azzurri".

Comment on the goalkeepers of both national teams: "We have two phenomena, Sommer and Kobel. The discussion è was quick, although Kobel è crazy. But Yann can handle it very smartly. Donnarumma is parrying everything and more. The difference between Psg and the national team, where he feels all the confidence, è incredible. In azzurro è a giant".